NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
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NHS- Mental health
Kooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
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Kooth
Shout
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. They launched publicly in May 2019 and have had more than 1,000,000 conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need immediate support. As a digital service, Shout 85258 has become increasingly critical since Covid-19, being one of the few mental health support services able to operate as normal at this time.
By texting the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 you will start a conversation with a trained Shout Volunteer, who will text you back and forth, sharing only what you feel comfortable with.
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Shout
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Telephone
116 123
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Samaritans
Email
jo@samaritans.org
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Telephone
0121 522 7007
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Rethink Mental Illness
Email
info@rethink.org
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Telephone
0300 123 3393
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Mind
Manchester eTherapy Service
This service offers a range of online therapy courses, across Manchester, to support people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia and sleep-related problems.
Telephone
0161 226 3871
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Self Help Services
Independent Choices
Victims of domestic professionals, and worried friends and family can contact Independent Choices.
Helpline
0800 254 0909
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Domestic Abuse Helpline
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary operates a 24-hour Manchester crisis support line for adults.
The Sanctuary also has a space to go to talk and to stay for as long as you wish between 8pm and 6am. It is for people adults who are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, suicidal thoughts or are in crisis.
Telephone (24 hours)
0300 003 7029
Manchester Mind
Manchester Mind is an independent local mental health charity which delivers services to young people and adults. Its vision is of a city that promotes good mental health and treats people with mental health problems positively, fairly and with respect.
Telephone
0161 769 5732
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Manchester Mind
42nd Street
42nd Street supports young people aged 11-25 years with their emotional wellbeing and mental health, promoting choice and creativity.
Telephone
0161 228 7321
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42nd Street
Feeling depressed after childbirth – Baby Blues
During the first week after childbirth, many women get what’s often called the “baby blues”. Women can experience a low mood and feel mildly depressed at a time when they expect they should feel happy after having a baby. “Baby blues” are probably due to the sudden hormonal and chemical changes that take place in your body after childbirth.